Police probe of suspect house in fifth day

OHSWEKEN – Six Nations police have called on the OPP to assist in an investigation of a house where a group of community members gathered to protest their concern over alleged drug activity.

Six Nations police Chief Glenn Lickers released a statement Thursday that the OPP have been asked to assist in the investigation of a residence on Cayuga Road. He also issued a warning about an individual in the house who he said “is considered violent and anti-police.”

The incident began last Sunday when some community members showed up at the residence to show their concern over alleged drug activity inside. When members of the group approached the house, they were met by three armed men, Lickers said.

“No shots were fired and the community members immediately retreated to the roadway and called police,” he said.

“When officers arrived at the scene, members of the community were able to provide photos and videos of what transpired. Members of the community group indicated they would remain in the area to ensure something was done.”

Police immediately established a presence near the property and have stayed there all week.

I.L. Thomas Elementary School, next door to the residence, was closed on Monday as a precaution.

In his statement, Lickers said the patriarch of the family living in the residence has been identified as Brett Elgin Elliott, 49.

“Mr. Elliott is known to police,” Lickers said.

“He is considered violent and anti-police.”

Lickers said Elliott is wanted on charges of possession of a firearm, assault with intent to resist arrest, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, having a firearm in a motor vehicle, flight from police and possession of stolen property.

“While police continue to investigate the situation, traffic in the immediate area has been restricted to local residents,” Lickers said.

“As a precautionary measure, the public school adjacent to the property this residence is on has been closed for the remainder of the week.”